IACCE established the Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) Program in 1997 to recognize the professional competency of ​chamber of commerce professionals in the state of Illinois.

The ACE designation is based upon experience, service to IACCE, training, continuing education and personal achievement of IACCE members.

The ACE designation strengthens the career development objectives of IACCE and provides recognition to Chamber professionals in Illinois. Selected recipients receive professional certification that can be included with the recipient's profile, biography and resume. 

Your completed application and supporting materials must be submitted via email to lisa@iacce.org, along with a resume of professional experience and a letter of recommendation by October 1. 

About the Certification
The IACCE Certified Chamber of Commerce Program promotes public awareness of the intent of the chamber of commerce brand as a non-profit community development based business membership organization by providing a peer review process of generally accepted chamber of commerce organizational benchmarks.
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Certification with IACCE defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. The purpose of the IACCE Certification Program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across Illinois.
 
By becoming a certified chamber of commerce, chambers are recognized for sound business practices and for providing responsible and innovative programs to benefit their membership. IACCE is the professional development organization for Illinois chamber professionals. As such, it is our responsibility to guide chamber leaders and support each other.

Implementation
The IACCE Chamber Certification Program is voluntary. Any chamber that is accredited through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is exempt from all application requirements with proof of accreditation. Only IACCE members may apply. Application does not guarantee approval of verification. Certification is based on information provided in the application and is a recognition designation. IACCE is not endorsing the chamber in any legal manner and is not liable for the actions of any certified or uncertified chamber.

Submission Timeline
The deadline to submit applications is June 30th of each year. (No applications are accepted after this date.) Panels of at least three chamber professionals review and score each application. The fee to apply is $250 and must be paid no later than August 31.

Newly certified chambers are recognized during the IACCE annual conference at the annual awards ceremony, including a presentation of a Certified Chamber of Commerce plaque. In addition, a marketing packet is provided to assist the chamber in utilizing certification designation as an effective marketing tool in recruitment efforts.

Are you a catalytic leader? Interested in driving change for your chamber and your community? Even if you aren’t the CEO (but think like one), join us May 2 at the Bolingbrook Golf Club for roundtable discussions focusing on the future of chambers. Let’s utilize your collective wisdom to inspire ideas to move our chambers and communities forward.

1. Telling Our Story - Elevate and Amplify the Chamber Brand
2. The Chamber as the Community's Thought Leader
3. Future-Focused, Customized Service
4. Being a World Class Chamber

Thank you to Ameren Illinois Efficiency program for sponsoring this event.

DISCovering your Strengths
presented by Foster McCarl

The best strategies and ideas in the world are rendered ineffective if they are not communicated properly. When armed with proper communication tools, you and your team will be able to harness the power to design strategic plans, build trust, expand creativity, focus on implementation of ideas, collaborate effectively and achieve goals faster.

Objectives:

• Learn how to identify symptoms of communication issues.
• Take note of the different communication styles.
• Highlight relationships where you can implement what you have learned.

Each Participant receives ONE Free DISC Assessment.

MIKI Monday webinars are $15/each or 4 for $50. Register here

Strong Chambers for the Future
Megan Lucas

Is your organization ready for the future? Explore trends and issues affecting the relevance and viability of chambers. Become aware of key trends and issues that impact chambers and discuss steps to ensure the future of the chamber industry.

MIKI Monday webinars are $15/each or 4 for $50. Register here